Capsicum annum Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Capsicum annum Linn.belongs to Solanaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Filfil Ahmar, Satta, Satta Masri.
The English Name for this herb is Chillies.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Filfil Surkh, Lal Mirch, Merchakay, Mirchon, Surkh Mirch.

Pharmacological Actions

Fruit:

  • Absorbent
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Cardiac Tonic
  • Carminative
  • Counter-Irritant
  • Diuretic
  • Irritant
  • Rubefacient
  • Sialagogue
  • Stomach Tonic
  • Vesicant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Capsicum annum Linn. are Lumbago, Hoarseness, Cholera, Intermittent Fever, Shingles, Atonic Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, Osteoarthritis, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Backache, Rheumatism, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetic Neuropathy, Headache (Phlegmatic Origin), Bursitis.

    The Indications of Fruit (powder) of Capsicum annum Linn. are Insect Bite, Dog Bite.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Capsicum annum Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Fruit of Capsicum annum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    CAPSIONCEDAR PHARMA
    KAPSINCEDAR PHARMA
    TILA MUQAVI SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Capsicum annum Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarishat Preparations, Laooq Preparations compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Fruit0.500g - 1.000g

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Capsicum annum Linn.'s description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in America, India, Pakistan.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Capsicum annum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Capsicum annum Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Capsicum annum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Continuous use causes irritation, gastro-enteritis and excoriation in the mucous membranes of intestines, also considered to cause piles.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Capsicum annum Linn.. (work in progress)